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Tina

The Dog Who Changed the World

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Tina

By: Niall Harbison
Narrated by: Niall Harbison
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.

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Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love.

It's not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand.

When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health something reminded him of his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand – but there was just something about this dog in particular that told him she was destined for more.

He named her Tina, and what she did next is an incredible tale of survival, hope and love. Despite her terrible treatment at the hands of humans, she refused to distrust them or feel sorry for herself, and only opened her heart wider – always with a grin (yes dogs can smile) and a reassuring wag of her shaggy yellow tail.

From the minute Tina was free of her chains, she got on with what needed to be done, inspiring a dog hospital to be built and named after her and helping dogs from all over the world – whether they're street dogs from Thailand or rescue pups in Montana. The movement behind Tina has not stopped.

This is her story.

©2025 Niall Harbison (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Dogs Personal Development Personal Success Pets & Animal Care Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Heartfelt
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absolutely loved this book and the narration. I've followed Niall for quite some time on instagram and I love everything him and his amazing team do. how could I not purchase this book and listen. it's brilliant. I laughed and cried numerous times and I just can't get over how much hard work the Happy Doggo team do for the dogs. you are all an inspiration to this world. highly recommend.

There are good people our there

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I've followed Niall and Happy Doggo for almost 3 yrs now. For followers of their journey, you're going to love this book! It's sad, beautiful - certainly bitter sweet, but it's hopeful & reminds us that we are all a part of the happy doggo community. I will always lend my voice to animal rescue and truly beleive in Nialls mission. For those who struggle with mental health and / or addiction - you will find connection to the material too. 5 stars. Much love to all the doggos past, present and future of whom I've loved/love to follow.

Happy Doggo - Happy Reader.

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The work that Niall and the team do is absolutely incredible and hearing all of the stories left me in tears. I adore dogs and whilst there's so much evil in the world, it's comforting to know that people like Niall and his team exist

A Heartbreaking, but Beautiful Story About Amazing Dogs and the Incredible People that Care for Them

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Heart wrenching, heart warming honest and true…
This book is full of hope, optimism and the best advice..this book has it all..
We love you Niall 🥹🙏🏼🇦🇺🦘x

Tina

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Niall Harbison is so inspirational! Loved this book. well worth the read. Highly recommend this if you are an animal lover

heart-warming and inspirational

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Love Niall's books and mission. I watched along with Buster and Alba and wanted to help too

Honesty

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